Sociophobia: The Fear of Social Judgment
Someone with Sociophobia has a difficult time having a healthy social life because they’re always afraid of being seen and being judged by strangers and even people they know. So, they’ll turn down any invitations to social gatherings out of fear of being scrutinized and embarrassed by others.
Soteriophobia: The Fear of Being Dependent
Those suffering from Soteriophobia have a fear of being dependent on others, because they’re too independent, strong-minded, and in some cases, a bit narcissistic. So, they can never truly submit to the notion of relying on others, even though it’s perfectly normal to do so from time to time.
